Shoalwater Bay Paddle In 
March 30 - April 1, 2012

This is a primative weekend camp out and fishing adventure in Shoalwater Bay. It requires a 5 mile paddle to the camping area. Everyone needs to be able to carry all their gear, food and water needed for the weekend. Shoalwater Bay is one of the few bays on the Texas coast that still has some large grass bottom areas, therefore it usually holds clear water and plenty of fish. Our camping location will allow easy access to San Antonio and Espiruto Santo Bays as well.

The weather at this time of year is unpredictable. Everyone needs to watch the weather forecast and pack the appropriate clothing and gear. The wind will likely be blowing so the wind chill factor needs to be considered since there will be little protection from the wind at the camp site. 

Plan on stopping for lunch about half way to the camp. This should be a sandwich or something that does not require much work or gear to prepare.

Skill Level: Advanced 
The skill level for this trip is rated as advanced due to the 5 mile paddle, primitive camping and the fact that everyone must be able to carry all their gear for the weekend. The difficulty of the 5 mile paddle depends upon the wind conditions, it varies from easy to difficult.

 

 Eli Rivera, click here to email

 

Friday Date, Meet at Charlies at 9:00 am, pack then shove off about 10:00 am Sunday Date, Return to Charlies by 3:00 pm

We will meet at Charlies Bait camp and everyone will have to pay to park their vehicles for the weekend. Parking should be less than $20. Charlie's is located at the end of Lane Road which is located off of Highway 185 between Seadrift and Port O'Connor. They have a website www.charliesbait.com with limited information.

If you want to go, contact the trip leader (or sign up at a monthly meeting) and provide: name, email address and phone number (preferably cell phone). or Register for a PACK login account and then use the Auto Enroll link above to automatically have your name added to the list below.

Travel East from Seadrift, TX on Highway 185 approximately 6.5 miles to Lane Road. Turn right onto Lane Road (the only direction possible, there is a sign for Charlies Bait Camp) Follow Lane Road to near the end and Charlies in on the right.

 

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See Standard PACK List for items to consider for any PACK outing

Important items:

• VHF Radio for communication and emergency contact
• First Aid Kit 
• Lunch, Water, snacks
• Kayak Drift Sock 

Recommended guidelines for participates:

• Make sure trip leader or an officer has your emergency contact
• Notify the trip leader if you have any potential concerns
• If inexperienced, then buddy up. Make sure the trip leader knows your experience level
• Communicate with the trip leader, if you are unsure of your skill level required
• Member dues are current
• Guests are invited to particpate
• Have performed deep water entries
• Cary a first aid kit
• Have a life jacket
• Have a VHF radio
• Inform the trip leader of your float plan if planning to fish alone or longer then the designated times.
• Sign in and sign out at the launch site. Inform the trip leader if you will be launching in a different place.

Recommended for Trip Leaders:

• Insures proper authorizations
• Secure sites
• Prepare emergency preparedness plan
• Keep abreast of weather conditions that might effect the trip
• Point out any potential area hazards
• Maintain a head count
• Have available a first aid kit
• Have a VHF radio

Expenses/Fees:

 A fee of $5.00 applies to guests. 
(Note: A guest is a person that is not a current paid member of PACK and ACA) 

 Shoalwater Bay, Espiruto Santo Bay, San Antonio Bay, Steamboat Pass, etc.

(We prefer for you to create a login account on this website so that you can have your name added to the auto register list below. If you don't have a registered login account on this website we can list your name here; please contact the trip leader to request your name to manually added. If you have a login account then use the enroll feature at the top of this page to become part of the auto enroll list below)

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